Survival Crafting
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Subnautica 2’s Success Will Reportedly Force Krafton to Pay $250 Million Bonus
Krafton is reportedly set to pay Unknown Worlds a $250 million bonus due to the successful Early Access launch of Subnautica 2, fulfilling an agreement from Krafton's 2021 acquisition of the studio. The bonus was part of a performance-based deal that led to legal disputes between the companies over leadership and alleged attempts by Krafton's CEO to avoid payment. The lawsuit has since been settled, and Subnautica 2 is available in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton now forced to pay $250m earnout to Unknown Worlds developers after more than 4m units sold
Krafton is required to pay Unknown Worlds $250 million in an earnout bonus for Subnautica 2, after the game sold over 4 million copies by May 20th, generating more than $100 million in revenue. This payment follows a legal ruling that reinstated Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill and honored the promised bonus tied to revenue targets.
Gombo Launches in Steam Early Access on June 3
The hand-drawn survival crafting game Gombo will launch in Steam Early Access on June 3 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, priced at $8.99 with a launch discount. The game features exploration, crafting, base building, boss battles, and online co-op, with full Steam Deck support.
Gombo going into Early Access on Steam on June 3rd - Preview Codes available
The survival crafting game Gombo will launch in Early Access on Steam on June 3rd for $8.99, with a 20% launch discount. The game features a cartoon open world, supports Steam Deck, and offers 2-player online co-op. Preview codes are currently available.
Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Warhammer 40K: Darktide, and More Coming to PS Plus Essential in June
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential games for June, including Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, all available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. EA Sports FC 26 is also available until June 16th.
I'm glad they didn't release Subnautica 2 all at once—the episodic early access structure has me even more excited to explore its alien ocean
The author expresses excitement for Subnautica 2's episodic early access structure, finding the current content satisfying and anticipating future updates. Despite some initial concerns about the game's EULA and the limited playtime of the first episode, the game has been a commercial success, selling 2 million copies. The game's focus on gradual exploration and discovery within its alien ocean setting is highlighted as a key strength.
Valheim lead designer announces new sci-fi survival crafting game Starpath
Jonathan Smårs, lead designer of Valheim, has announced Starpath, a new sci-fi survival crafting game set in space, currently in development for Windows PC. The game focuses on an authentic astronaut experience with spaceship design and deep space exploration, featuring scientifically accurate physics and six degrees of freedom movement. A playable demo is planned, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Subnautica 2 Has Sold Over 4 Million Copies in Five Days of Early Access
Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2 has achieved over four million sales in its first five days of Early Access, significantly surpassing the original game's performance. Executive producer Fernando Melo expressed gratitude for the player response, highlighting community feedback's role in shaping the game's future. The game is also available via Game Pass for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with an estimated two-year Early Access period before the 1.0 release.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Review – Waterworld
Subnautica 2 has entered early access, offering a larger and more ambitious experience than its predecessor. The game focuses on survival crafting and exploration on the alien planet Proteus, featuring a narrative involving colonists, mysterious phenomena, and genetic adaptation. While the core gameplay loop of diving, resource gathering, and base building is strong, the article notes that the full story will take years to unfold and that optimization is still a work in progress.
Subnautica 2 Developers Say Players Who Want to Kill Things Should “Go Play Sons of the Forest”
Unknown Worlds developers responded to criticism regarding the lack of combat against large fauna in Subnautica 2, suggesting players seeking to kill creatures play other games like Sons of the Forest. This response has sparked debate among players on Reddit regarding the role of feedback in Early Access. Despite the controversy, Subnautica 2 has achieved over 2 million sales in 12 hours and has a roadmap for future content updates.
In case you missed it, the best vampire game ever made is currently free to play
V Rising, a game praised for its authentic vampire gameplay and survival-crafting mechanics, is currently free to play until May 18. The title allows players to embody a vampire in a post-vampiric world, building a manor and raiding human settlements. It also features a 55 percent sale, with cosmetic DLCs discounted by 20 percent.
Subnautica 2 Achieves 1 Million Copies Sold in First Hour of Launch - GameHaunt
Subnautica 2 achieved over 1 million copies sold within its first hour of launching into Early Access on May 14, 2026, topping Steam's sales charts. The sequel introduces optional 4-player co-op with cross-play between PC and Xbox, a new planet named Zazura, and is built on Unreal Engine 5. It features new tools like the Tadpole submersible and the Biomod upgrade system.
Windrose Has Sold 2 Million Copies
The pirate-themed survival crafting game Windrose has sold 2 million copies just one month after its release. Developer Kraken Express thanked the community for their support and outlined future plans, including an upcoming patch to address issues and a subsequent major update. The game, currently in Early Access on PC, previously hit 1 million sales within six days of launch.
How to digest food in Subnautica 2
Subnautica 2 players must acquire alien enzymes to digest local flora and fauna, as standard food sources are incompatible. This is achieved by locating and interacting with Anita Gottschal's blackbox, which contains the necessary digestive enzymes. Once adapted, players can consume cooked fish or craft oily salad.
How to build rooms in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to unlock and build rooms in Subnautica 2, a crucial step for expanding your underwater base. Players need to find a 'Room recipe data card' or scan a Processor, with a specific colony ruin location detailed for acquiring both blueprints and other useful items like the High Capacity Air Tank.
Subnautica 2 Early Access – Everything You Need to Know
Subnautica 2 is set to launch into early access on May 14th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, featuring a new planet called Zezura with unique biomes and a mysterious "tree." The game will include optional 4-player co-op, revamped base-building mechanics, new Leviathans, and is developed on Unreal Engine 5. Unknown Worlds plans for the game to remain in early access for at least two years, with no battle passes or paid subscriptions planned.
Abiotic Factor just got another massive update that adds better pets, a ludicrously involved chemistry system, and most importantly, a mop for cleaning up all your failed experiments
Abiotic Factor has received a major update called Cosmic Companions, introducing a new biome, an expanded pet system, and a complex chemistry system for brewing potions and weapon coatings. The update also adds a hovercraft-style vehicle and the Mop 9,000 for cleaning. The game is currently available at a 20% discount.
With a peak player count of 14.2 million, 99 Nights in the Forest has an audience other multiplayer games would kill for: 'To find these behemoth playerbases you need to be on a platform like Roblox'
The Roblox survival-crafting game 99 Nights in the Forest achieved a peak of 14.2 million concurrent players, a figure that surpasses combined hours spent on platforms like Steam and PlayStation. Developers at Grandma's Favourite Games highlight Roblox's massive, engaged audience as key to achieving such player counts. Despite a recent break from weekly updates, the game remains highly popular, indicating a substantial and dedicated player base.
I'm sorry to say that Conan Exiles' todgers have been enlarged as part of its just-released Unreal Engine 5 makeover
Conan Exiles has received a significant visual overhaul with its transition to Unreal Engine 5, enhancing environments, lighting, and character models. The update, available for free, also introduces a new user interface, improved Steam Deck performance, and connects the base game's world with The Isle of Siptah expansion. The developer Funcom has also updated character customization options, including an "enhanced endowment slider."
All Survive the Apocalypse codes for May 2026 for more Emeralds
This guide provides active codes for the Roblox survival crafting game Survive the Apocalypse, which can be redeemed for Emeralds, the game's premium currency. The article lists all currently active codes and details the simple redemption process within the game lobby. It also mentions expired codes for reference.
